YOU NEED
Steam Deck
2230 NVMe SSD
Tweezers, plectrum or pry tool
PH1/0 screwdriver
8GB USB-C drive (or USB-C adaptor)
NMVe adaptor (clone option)
Before we start, a warning: opening your Steam Deck and upgrading it invalidates your warranty. You do so entirely at your own risk. Linux Format cannot be held responsible for any damage – or frankly anything ever. On a less legalese level, it is a good idea to wait until your warranty has expired, but otherwise, let’s continue!
The Valve Steam Deck has transformed Linux into a handheld gaming success story. While the base model is an affordable £350, its 64GB storage is easily swamped with even vaguely modern game installs. Sure, you can expand it via the microSD slot, but its speeds are much slower than internal storage.
With solid-state storage costs plummeting, the good news is that if you don’t mind opening up your Steam Deck (and invalidating any warranty), you
